Canada has a lot to do to fight climate change as we swelter in rising temperatures.

By David CraneJul. 16, 2018

The answer is to make the transition to a low-carbon world, one where we replace fossil fuels with other sources of energy, such as hydropower, nuclear power, and the new technologies of solar, wind, and hydrogen. The problem is that this will require massive investment.

With cities across the world—including Montreal, Ottawa and Toronto– recently experiencing record-breaking heat and humidity, it’s possible that this will become the new normal. The Centennial Flame, pictured on Parliament Hill. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

TORONTO—With cities around the world—including Montreal, Ottawa, and Toronto—recently experiencing record-breaking heat and humidity, it’s possible that this will become the new normal. Climate experts are wary of attributing every spike in temperatures to climate change, but they are warning the heat wave we have been experiencing is consistent with what climate models are forecasting.

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